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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | Vatterott College Sunset Hills | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Sunset Hills, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | vatterott.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $10,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $10,559 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $6,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $18,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $5,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $232 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Vatterott Educational Centers based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 316 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Vatterott Educational Centers?
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills is 11% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,559.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Vatterott Educational Centers than Western Illinois University ($10,559.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Vatterott Educational Centers ($11,213 vs. $18,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vatterott College Sunset Hills are 67.8% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($6,258 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Vatterott College Sunset Hills (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 183.9% larger than aid received Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($15,632 vs. $5,506)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Vatterott Educational Centers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vatterott Educational Centers or Western Illinois University .
Western Illinois University vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Vatterott Educational Centers? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Vatterott Educational Centers and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Vatterott Educational Centers is higher than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Vatterott Educational Centers graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,200)
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills students graduate with a $2,248 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,456 vs. $24,704)
- Vatterott Educational Centers graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vatterott Educational Centers students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/